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Bolton to Blackburn Bus Schedule
Bus from Bolton to Blackburn: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Bolton to Blackburn. Traveling by bus from Bolton to Blackburn usually takes around 28 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 25 minutes.
| Distance | 12 mi (20 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $7.88 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Bolton to Blackburn?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bolton to Blackburn. National Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 2 | 0h 28m | $7.88 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Bolton to Blackburn
The bus takes an average of 28 minutes to cover the 12 miles from Bolton to Blackburn. However, the fastest bus only takes 25 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 10:00pm and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bolton to Blackburn, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Bolton to Blackburn. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bolton to Blackburn; ticket prices start at $5.88.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bolton?
Main departure station: Astley Bridge
Bolton has two bus stations with service to Blackburn.
All bus stations in Bolton:
Astley Bridge
Bolton Bus Interchange
Where does the bus arrive in Blackburn?
Main arrival station: Bus Station
All buses from Bolton arrive at one main station in Blackburn.
All bus stations in Blackburn:
Bus Station
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